After years of rumors and leaks, publisher Blizzard Entertainment and developer Vicarious Visions have finally announced the official remake/remaster of acclaimed ARPG Diablo II. Titled Diablo II: Resurrected, the remake includes both the base game and Lord of Destruction expansion pack and will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. There will also be cross-progression and players will be able to play the game offline after initial online activation.
Diablo II: Resurrected takes the 2D sprite-based classic and brings it into the present with full 3D physically-based rendering, dynamic lighting, revamped animations and spell effects—all stunningly delivered in up to 4K resolution. All 27 minutes of the game’s classic cinematics, chronicling the journey of the mysterious Dark Wanderer, are being remade—shot for shot—from the ground up. The nightmarish sounds of Sanctuary and its memorable soundtrack have also been reinvigorated to support Dolby 7.1 surround sound. By leveling up the game’s audio and visual capabilities, Diablo II: Resurrected will showcase the depth of gameplay and hallmark designs that continue to entertain players around the world to this day.
For those who would prefer a more nostalgic experience, players will be able to freely switch back-and-forth between the modern graphics and the original experience at any time with the press of a button. While Diablo II: Resurrected may look like an all-new game, Diablo II’s signature gameplay and systems are completely intact, quirks and all, adding a few highly requested quality of life improvements, such as a shared stash.
Watch the announcement trailer below:
Pre-register for a chance to take part in the technical alpha: https://diablo2.blizzard.com